Willow’s sweet babies are now six weeks old and getting more adorable with each passing day. We took the puppies’ six-week photos one day early because Saturday was a busy one. Aren’t they adorable!
The Boys
The Girls
We have had another busy week caring for the puppies and introducing them to many new things. They have grown bigger, and you can see each unique personality developing. Puppies have now progressed to eating softened kibble. The puppies enjoy running and chasing each other during outdoor playtime.
Puppy Selection Day
One of the highlights of the eight weeks of raising puppies is Puppy Selection Day. We love meeting the forever families and feeling the excitement.
We had a great day meeting everyone, and I know that each of our puppies has found wonderful forever homes.
Becoming More Independent
The puppies are learning to come outside on their own. They are getting encouragement from our adult dogs.
The last puppy came out at first but went back inside. He had to go potty and went where he was used to going.
This week, we have been working on teaching the puppies recall, with our “puppy call”. Recall is an ongoing learning lesson which our forever families will continue teaching their puppy when they take them home.
This week we have been working on teaching the puppies recall, with our “puppy call”. Recall is an ongoing learning lesson which our forever families will continue teaching their puppy when they take them home.
On Wednesday, we videoed them returning from their pen after eating. Two puppies needed my coaxing to go over the small fencing at the entrance of the puppy pen.
A Look Back at Week Six
LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK SEVEN
- Puppies time spent awake will continue to increase
- Puppies will begin dry kibble by the end of week seven
- We will continue to encourage puppies to use potty area inside
- Puppies will continue to socialize and learn from each other through play
- Puppies will continue exploring and playing together outdoor as weather permits
- Puppies will continue learning from their mama as she disciplines them and teaches them to behave
- As always, puppies will continue to get lots of cuddle time.
